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EY05 MPO

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

146,299 mi
Last recorded146,299 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MPO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 146,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 146,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,824 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 131,092 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 129,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,919 miles

Coolant leak

N/s/rear brake dragging slightly

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 121,919 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/s/rear brake dragging slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 116,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,208 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack slightly in between both edges of tread pattern.

Slight coolant leak at front radiator area, advise further investigation.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 100,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive pedal travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack slightly in between both edges of tread pattern.

Slight coolant leak at front radiator area, advise further investigation.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 86,242 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,832 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,832 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,526 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 63,524 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,271 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Parking brake will need adjusting in the future

Possible air leak from both front tyre's through wheel rims

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,271 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Parking brake will need adjusting in the future

Possible air leak from both front tyre's through wheel rims

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,525 miles

Hand/foot brake will need adjusting in the future

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,525 miles

Hand/foot brake will need adjusting in the future

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,147 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,147 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 30,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,559 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 24,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,169 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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EY05 MPO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY05 MPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY05 MPO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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